Brits cool on ‘unsupportive’ France

POLITICAL tensions are hitting accommodation sales in France, an on-line letting company has claimed.

Holidaylets.net managing director Ross Hugo said the company has seen a sharp drop in searches for properties in France, yet more people are asking about rival destinations such as Italy and Spain.

“This is supported by anecdotal evidence from our sales team who have been told by property owners in France that less Britons have booked holidays to France this year. Our understanding is that this drop is due to the political tensions that have developed between France and the UK,” Hugo commented.

As a result prime properties are available for last-minute bookings, a situation that has not occurred in previous years.